Drinking. It’s a popular topic. Taboo for some but nonetheless a crucial part of backpacker culture. Parts of the world even make it an everyday expectation. In their eyes, to truly immerse yourself in an unfamiliar society, bonding through drinks is a cultural tradition. Although alcohol and drug use can lead to serious problems while [...]
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The Happy Holidays Abroad
Holidays abroad boast their own blend of excitement and novelty. Yet, at the same time, missing the holidays at home carries it’s own set of obstacles. My friend Lizzie just experienced her first holiday season abroad. Thanksgiving in China, Chr
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Food, Glorious Food.
No two cultures, no matter how closely related, are the same. Each carries it own unique traditions, its own beliefs, its own ideas about growth and education, its own history. But every culture has one trait in common: Food. With food, travelers con
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Travel Talk with Tessa
Tessa Wood has a hard time keeping track of the number of countries she’s traveled to. Ever since getting to live in Australia for four months in the 7th grade, Tessa has snatched up every opportunity she could to travel and learn abroad. From rece
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Some Advice on Studying in Spain
Before I left to study abroad in Spain during my junior year, my friends and family warned me about falling in love and never coming back. I don’t know how they knew. Four years later, and with two months of marriage under my belt, I’m still here
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